The Britons

This book provides a fascinating and unique history of the Britons
from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. It also discusses
the revivals of interest in British culture and myth over the
centuries, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.

A fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late
Iron Age to the late Middle Ages.

Describes the life, language and culture of the Britons before,
during and after Roman rule.

Examines the figures of King Arthur and Merlin and the
evolution of a powerful national mythology.

Proposes a new theory on the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain
and the establishment of separate Brittonic kingdoms.

Discusses revivals of interest in British culture and myth,
from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.

Christopher A. Snyder is Associate Professor of European History and Chair of the Department of History and Politics at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and a frequent lecturer at the Smithsonian Institution. His previous books include Exploring the World of King Arthur (2000) and An Age of Tyrants: Britain and the Britons, AD 400-600 (1998).

"This lucid text cuts a logical swathe through the minefield of
current debates, and provides an overview that will be welcomed by
scholars and non-specialists alike. Anyone seeking an authoritative
and eminently readable account of the early Britons should start
with this book. I enjoyed it. Others will too." Lloyd Laing,
University of Nottingham

"This book is about a fascinating, crucial and formative
period of British History. There are plenty of controversial
theories about the so-called 'Dark Ages', and yet Snyder offers a
manageable overview that explores not only the latest scholarly
works but also popular flights of fancy. This is a really well
written book which is interesting, questioning, accessible and
often amusing" Abbey's Advocate Newsletter

"Prof Snyder questions the view of historians from Bede
onwards that the British were overwhelmed by massive Germanic
immigration and a series of bloody wars. He says many historians
are now subscribing to the theory that a small number of warrior
elites imposed their culture on the Britons in what is now England.
The Welsh, however, refused for centuries to accept new trends from
continental Europe, even defying the Pope with their own calendar."
Rhodri Clark, Western Mail (Cardiff)

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